Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Lee Construction Consultancy Ltd
  • 10/03/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

An established and rapidly growing construction and property services business is seeking an experienced Senior Surveyor to join its Planned Maintenance team. Operating across London and the South East, the organisation has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality refurbishment, maintenance and asset improvement programmes for public and private sector clients.

With decades of combined industry expertise, the business specialises in planned maintenance, refurbishment, retrofit, compliance works and asset enhancement projects across residential and mixed-use portfolios. Their projects often support housing associations, local authorities and institutional property owners in improving living environments, increasing building longevity and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The company prides itself on a collaborative culture, long-term client partnerships and a commitment to delivering sustainable, high-quality construction solutions. With a healthy pipeline of secured work and continued growth across the planned works sector, they are now looking to strengthen their commercial team with a skilled Senior Surveyor.

The Role

As Senior Surveyor, you will play a key role in overseeing the commercial and surveying aspects of planned maintenance projects from pre-construction through to completion. Working closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners, you will ensure projects are delivered efficiently, commercially and to the highest standards.

Projects typically include external refurbishment, internal upgrades, cyclical decorations, roofing works, window and door replacements, energy efficiency improvements and wider planned asset investment programmes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the commercial management of planned maintenance projects

  • Prepare and manage cost plans, budgets and financial forecasts

  • Oversee valuations, variations, and final accounts

  • Work closely with delivery teams to ensure commercial performance and project profitability

  • Support the procurement and management of subcontractors and supply chain partners

  • Provide strategic surveying guidance to project teams and clients

  • Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and industry standards

  • Mentor and support junior surveyors where required

About You

We are looking for a commercially astute surveying professional with strong experience in the planned maintenance, refurbishment or property services sector.

Ideal experience:

  • Proven experience as a Senior Surveyor or experienced Quantity Surveyor

  • Strong background in planned maintenance or social housing refurbishment

  • Experience managing multiple projects or large programmes of works

  • Excellent knowledge of commercial reporting and cost management

  • Strong stakeholder management skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively with operational and client teams

Professional membership (RICS or similar) would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a business that has developed a strong reputation for reliability, quality delivery and long-term partnerships within the property services sector. The company offers a supportive environment where experienced professionals are trusted to make an impact and contribute to the continued growth of the organisation.

Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary package

  • Car allowance

  • Pension scheme

  • Career development opportunities

  • Long-term project pipeline

  • Supportive and collaborative working culture

If you are an experienced Senior Surveyor looking to work on meaningful planned maintenance programmes that improve homes and communities, we would like to hear from you.